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Overall prices in the Pittsburgh, PA metro were 94.7 vs 95.8 in Buffalo, NY in 2024 (US = 100), so Pittsburgh is 1.2% less expensive than Buffalo; housing rents differ by 11% (72.0 vs 81.0). A $75,000 income in Pittsburgh buys about what $75,929 buys in Buffalo, per BEA.
Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024
| Price index (US = 100) | Pittsburgh | Buffalo | Pittsburgh vs Buffalo |
|---|---|---|---|
| All items | 94.7 | 95.8 | -1.2% |
| Goods | 100.7 | 99.7 | +1.0% |
| Housing (rents) | 72.0 | 81.0 | -11.1% |
| Utilities | 107.7 | 129.5 | -16.8% |
| Other services | 97.7 | 97.8 | -0.0% |
| All items, 2008 | 92.4 | 97.0 | -4.8% |
| $50,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Buffalo | $50,620 | ||
| $100,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Buffalo | $101,239 | ||
| $150,000 in Pittsburgh equals in Buffalo | $151,859 |
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Last updated 2026-10-16. Data only, not financial or tax advice.